Senator Hanafin defended An Post, those who work for the company, the members of the Communications Workers' Union and stressed the need for a level playing field in regard to its activities. He also referred to the two-tier system. It is part of the directive that a universal service should be provided. I do not know, however, if the directive stipulates that there should be a universal price. Perhaps that would be a separate matter. Bearing in mind that John Hynes is on his last hurrah and that he departs his position next month, he defended himself well enough this morning.